Is it fit for the intended journey?
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Production and Welfare
01 January 2016
Completed Project
To create a guide that assists producers and livestock transporters in assessing and determining the suitability of pigs for loading and transport for any intended journey
The Is it fit for the intended journey guide was developed to assist producers and livestock transporters in assessing the suitability of pigs for loading and transport for any intended journey.
The guide outlines the principles of loading and transport, how to assess pigs to determine whether they are fit to load and a final checklist to ensure standards are being adhered to.
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For further information on production and welfare, please contact Rebecca Athorn on 0436 655 015 or email: rebecca.athorn@australianpork.com.au